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America's Backyard Fencing & Decking

1909 South Briggs Street
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America's Backyard Fencing & Decking

1909 South Briggs Street
3.43(
35
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•Approved Pro
174 local quotes requested
26 years of experience

At America’s Backyard we understand the value that is placed on your family's outdoor enjoyment, that is why our team of professionals takes the time to understand your vision and needs for enhancing your backyard. We will guide you through our process of installation and materials used. We discuss all options with you to make sure you are purchasing exactly what you want and need.

"Project handled Perfectly! Very good communication, showed up on time and did a good job. Very professional and responsive to all concerns. Will hire again !!"

Prabhjot M on August 2025

At America’s Backyard we understand the value that is placed on your family's outdoor enjoyment, that is why our team of professionals takes the time to understand your vision and needs for enhancing your backyard. We will guide you through our process of installation and materials used. We discuss all options with you to make sure you are purchasing exactly what you want and need.

"Project handled Perfectly! Very good communication, showed up on time and did a good job. Very professional and responsive to all concerns. Will hire again !!"

Prabhjot M on August 2025

PJL welding

733 Janice Ave
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PJL welding

733 Janice Ave
New on AngiNew on Angi
•Approved Pro
15 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

My name is Pete. I went to welding school in 2012, been welding since 2012. Just trying to get my own thing started and make a name for myself. I’m a hard worker and will do the job right the first time, and work till it’s done.

My name is Pete. I went to welding school in 2012, been welding since 2012. Just trying to get my own thing started and make a name for myself. I’m a hard worker and will do the job right the first time, and work till it’s done.

Dylan’s Welding

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Dylan’s Welding

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Weld, repair, fabrication we do it all anything you need done with welding involved we do I have been welding for 3 years and currently have 4 certifications We stand out form competitors from fast responses and trying to get you in our schedule as soon as we can get you in!!

Weld, repair, fabrication we do it all anything you need done with welding involved we do I have been welding for 3 years and currently have 4 certifications We stand out form competitors from fast responses and trying to get you in our schedule as soon as we can get you in!!

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Direct Machines

2 RAININ RD
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Direct Machines

2 RAININ RD
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5 years of experience

Direct Machines is an industrial machinery sales company dedicated to selling manufacturing equipment to all online customers, from the job shop hobbyist to the large manufacturing corporation.

Direct Machines is an industrial machinery sales company dedicated to selling manufacturing equipment to all online customers, from the job shop hobbyist to the large manufacturing corporation.

His and Hers

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His and Hers

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26 years of experience

Husband and Wife team -- he can fix it all. "If Man Can Make It, John Can Fix It" She can clean it all. She takes great care of our babies, pets and home too.

Husband and Wife team -- he can fix it all. "If Man Can Make It, John Can Fix It" She can clean it all. She takes great care of our babies, pets and home too.

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Welding questions, answered by experts

Beams made out of traditional lumber can often only span 8 to 12 feet without requiring vertical supports, so if you want a wider opening to create a more open floor plan, you might need an LVL beam. LVL beams can span up to around 30 feet without the need for load-bearing walls or vertical supports underneath, making them a better option for keeping your home as open and airy as possible.

No, beams are the primary load-bearers for flooring or roofing systems, and they distribute the weight of the structure to your foundational supports, while joists bear far less weight and distribute their loads to the beams. Beams are usually thicker and longer, and they have support posts or foundation walls beneath them for support.

A steel beam is stronger than a wood beam and requires fewer vertical supports underneath, which means it’s a better option for larger structures or if you want an open space under your home that doesn’t have posts as obstructions. However, steel I-beams cost more than wood ones, and they can be difficult to install retroactively, as getting them into the basement area can be challenging, if not impossible.

Steel I-beams are an increasingly popular choice for supporting a structure because they support a large amount of weight with a small profile and without the need for load-bearing walls or supports underneath. This allows for more open floor plans, which most people tend to prefer. They also resist fire, pests, and rot and last for the lifetime of your home.

Costs depend on material type, labor, design complexity, finishing requirements, and installation needs.

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